[Solved] When is a goal not a goal

yeah absolutly unbelievable hey. They really need to get things sorted now in the world cup so far behind times.

It's a start and may be the introduction of changes to how decisions are made.

http://www.dailymail.co.uk/sport/worldcup2010/article-1290044/Sepp-Blatter-bow-pressure--goal-line-technology-introduced.html

Yeah I agree but Blatter is convinced its not needed. Though to be fair it wouldn't have any overall effect on the England match - we would have just lost 4-2 rather than 4-1.

I do think replays are needed though as the first Argentine goal, against Mexico, was a mile offside and as it was a closer game may have had an effect on the overall score - this of course is the classic example as the replay was shown on the big screen before the ref had finished debating it with the refs assistant. Surely the 4th official can quickly watch the replay and give the ref guidance. It takes seconds for the 4th official to review footage and would not effect the flow of the game.

Don't hold your breath though Blatter is a nutter and never bows to pressure (even though he was at both games and saw both incidents)

I'm all for video replays and goal-line technology, hopefully they will come about in the not too distant future. Extra officials behind the goals are being introduced in the European cup competitions and the Euro qualifiers next season so hopefully they'll be able to spot incidents like the Lampard goal, handballs, penalty shouts and possibly offsides. Do you think if this works, that we won't need technology?

Chris

Probabaly: The only technology I needed was a television screen distorted (at that point) by the consumption of less than a single can of Carlsberg!

I have to say though, that goal- when you look at how differently England played after the first one - scoring again in less than a minute - I'm pretty sure it would have changed the course of the match. Sure - it may have meant we lost 8-2, but I think it more likely it would have been a much closer match.

At least Graham Poll will be relieved as his decision in the world cup will no longer be considered the worst ever!!!

When is a goal not a goal?

...um ...when an outfield player saves with his hands in the final minute.

I know there are many calls of "Oh well, it's just gamesmanship. Anyone would do it", but I was absolutely gobsmacked. I just think it was cheating. The ref should have put him over his knee, right in front of everyone, and given him a sound spanking.

What an awful way for Ghana to exit.

Thought the decision not to ban Suarez was appalling especially when he is openly gloating about it being the true hand of god.

This world cup will certainly be remembered for all the wrong reasons!

Go Holland. Uruguay got their just deserts last night!

I'm quite surprised by the Uruguay backlash to be honest; Suarez broke the rules, he was personally punished by the sending off and missed the biggest game of his life and Uruguay were punished by the penalty and losing one of their most important players. He didn't get away with it like Henry, Maradona, etc did. Having said that, my heart bled for Ghana and I'm happy Holland are through!

Chris

I think that the backlash was prior to the semi final - imagine Uruguay winning that game then Suarez scoring the winning goal in the final.

Would have been dreadful.

But as you say justice was done

Thought I would re-cycle this old thread after Martin Atkinson's howler on Sunday - how could he give that goal against Spurs?

Surely now is time to bring in video technology?

I just re-read some of this thread and see that it was Suarez who handled the ball and cheated. Even a as Liverpool fan, it seems to me that Suarez is not a good role model in more ways than one.

Anyway, back to the point. I am in favour of video technology for some decisions but not all. Goal line technology, yes, but not for red cards/fouls etc.

I agree - it has to be about the goal line because it will be all too easy to start looking for reasons to disallow a goal.

We have this debate every year and the technology is there - lets just use it